19th annual economic conference set May 3

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May 3, 2013 at 8:00 AM

The 19th Annual Southern Illinois Economic Development Conference will explore the ways our communities and region can prosper by focusing the needs of our youth and elderly and will feature two nationally recognized speakers.

Special to The Times

The 19th Annual Southern Illinois Economic Development Conference will explore the ways our communities and region can prosper by focusing the needs of our youth and elderly and will feature two nationally recognized speakers.

"Paving the Way for Progress" is set for May 3 at John A. Logan College in Carterville. The event is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be held in Workforce Development Building H. Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. for registration.

The conference fee is $45 and includes lunch and refreshments. For more information or to register online, visit jalc.edu/cbl or call 800-851-4720, ext 8525.

Sponsored by Hoosier Energy, The Delta Regional Authority, John A Logan College, ConnectSI and the Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), the conference is open to the public. Economic and community development professionals, elected officials, business professionals and interested citizens are all encouraged to attend.

Dr. Mildred E. Warner, a Cornell University professor, and Dr. Mark Drabenstott are the featured speakers.

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